Washington Takes Key Steps to Bolster U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing and Supply Chains
March 22, 2021
Recent semiconductor supply chain constraints have drawn the attention of Washington policymakers at every level. Exasperated by the global pandemic, customers of semiconductor manufacturers have sounded the alarm about the chip shortage and the...
SEMI Urges Exemption of U.S. Semiconductor Supply Chain Workers from New Visa Restrictions
By
Karl Kailing
June 24, 2020
On June 20, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) suspending the issuance of H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L visas for applicants residing outside of the United States without an active work permit. The order took effect today and will be in force...